{"id":1163,"date":"2026-09-17T21:01:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/btbitcoin.net\/index.php\/2026\/09\/17\/carney-says-new-eu-partnership-will-go-to-debate-vote-in-parliament\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T21:01:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:01:53","slug":"carney-says-new-eu-partnership-will-go-to-debate-vote-in-parliament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btbitcoin.net\/index.php\/2026\/09\/17\/carney-says-new-eu-partnership-will-go-to-debate-vote-in-parliament\/","title":{"rendered":"Carney says new EU partnership will go to debate, vote in Parliament"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n
\n
\"\"<\/div>\n<\/div>
Prime Minister Mark Carney begins his address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Justin Tang – The Canadian Press <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

STRASBOURG \u2014 Prime Minister Mark Carney said an enhanced partnership with the European Union will be put up for debate and a final vote in Parliament. <\/p>\n

During a news conference in Strasbourg, France, on Thursday, the prime minister added that Canada is not looking to become a full member in the European Union and stressed that this is “a different framework.” <\/p>\n

“Yes, we will have a series of debates, I’m sure, in Parliament, relevant committees, and ultimately there will be a vote in the Canadian Parliament for the final structure of the alliance that we’re working on,” Carney said during a news conference alongside Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament. <\/p>\n

“The next important point is the summit, European-Canada summit in Montreal at the 29th and 30th of October, but it will all roll out transparently. It’s an exciting time because this is an opportunity to speak for Canada. Make Canada stronger, more sovereign, more independent, more prosperous, more sustainable.” <\/p>\n

Carney said the “nomenclature” of how to frame the new alliance would be determined by the EU, but that the substance of a new arrangement is more important than its name. <\/p>\n

Similar debate will happen in the European Parliament. <\/p>\n

“We look forward and positively at new opportunities with allies such as Canada, with whom we have had partnerships and alliances, call them what you will, for hundreds of years,” Metsola said. <\/p>\n

“The overwhelmingly positive reaction of members in plenary just a few moments ago will be reflected in a similar reaction in the committees, of that, I have no doubt.” <\/p>\n

Spanish President Pedro Sanchez reacted to Carney’s speech by sharing a picture on social media of the EU flag with a red maple leaf just off to the left side of the circle of 12 yellow stars, meant to represent unity and harmony amongst Europe’s people. <\/p>\n

\n
\n
\"\"<\/div>\n<\/div>
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Justin Tang <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In an earlier address to the European Parliament, Carney said he welcomes the ambition of European Council President Ursula von der Leyen to see Canada become the first associate member of the EU. <\/p>\n

“We welcome this ambition \u2014 polling shows an overwhelming majority of Canadians support much closer ties,” he said in his address Thursday. <\/p>\n

His remarks come after Canadian officials previously downplayed the characterization of a deeper relationship with the European Union as being an “associate member.” Canadian officials continue to stress that a specific name for that enhanced partnership with Europe still needs to be determined. <\/p>\n

Carney said Canada and Europe should have deeper ties on critical minerals, defence, artificial intelligence and energy security. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n